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Sam, Thanks. Please check the other (original) thread as it looks like hbh/Holly is having trouble with the poll). I'll go ahead a vote now. Maureen

Our favorite way to use "waste water" is in the laundry room (shared with our tank room in the unfinished basement). I shared this on JMs dedicated tank thread, but think its worth putting out there again. The "Lazar-o-matic", as JM has nick-named it, is the process of collecting the waste water for use in your washing machine. It helps of course if your RODI unit is near your laundry. Jon set a system up for me that catches the "waste" water from the RODI in a large (25 gal) trash can. There is a float attached to to stop the water from over-filling the trash can and once full, any overflow is then shifted to flow down a floor drain. There's a pump in the bottom with 1/2" tubing attached that I use to move the water over to my washing machine. It travels a good 10 - 12 feet to reach the washer. We use a bungee cord to secure hose to washer lid, a lesson learned after the tubing popped out a couple of times. I was surprised to find that my traditional washer uses the entire trash can of water to fill just the first cycle of one load. I feel pretty good about being able to use the "waste" water. Helps with the water bill too. I'm hoping to collect and store even larger amounts of "waste" water with the addition of a 55 gal barrel from Cliff/Highland Reefer. Hope to post this idea on our dedicated tank forum.............if we ever get it going............still hoping. Maureen

Oh, and Jon found a lot of things he liked too for Father's Day (I forgot today was his day there for a moment and NOT about me.......) Sorry to hear about the loss of the team.

Sam, Seeing any day/time working its way to the number one spot? Maureen

Took a Father's Day road trip out to Mr. Coral's today and came home with some very nice pieces. Thanks to Sonny and Brian for the awesome customer service (and we're really sorry we kept you past closing.............time just got away from us in the store). More acans than I've ever seen in one store, but it was the variety of favia's that kept calling me, and the chalice, and the zoas.................. Yeah, it was a good trip. Lots to look at, worth the trip, can't wait for the social. Thanks again, Maureen and Jon PS - and I really hope your little league team won and you're on your way to the Championships!!!!!

Thanks much Cliff. I'll see you at BRK.

Cliff, Am definitely interested in the barrel, thanks much. Let me know what I owe you. Maureen

Awesome Cliff. Does any know if there are any unclaimed/unused 55 gal barrels still available out there? Or anyone interested in sponsoring another group buy? With all the upcoming meetings and socials, this is the season for group buys/rades/sales of anything I suppose. Maureen sorry Cliff .......... didn't mean to hijack your thread.................

Wow! This is going to be an amazing set up. When are you and Patti planning the tank tour? Heartfelt Congrats! Maureen

I'm thoroughly impressed............

Sounds like you did an amazing recovery job under extrodinary circumstances, way to come to the rescue! When Jon gets back I'll bring your post to his attention and hopefully he can help. Maureen

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lyretails. Dave, are the lyretails difficult to keep? I was just reading up on them and now I'm not sure about them. Maureen

Here's Dan's website: http://www.firefliesdelray.com Looks like there's a "Party on the Patio" tonight that might be worth checking out. Congrats Dan, and Best of Luck! Maureen

Jamal....sssshhhhhhh...... don't tell Dave about the anthias. They're on my wish list for the BRK social. I a saw them on one our last visits to BRK, but we weren't ready for them. I think Bruce bought 1 male and 3 females, the colors were amazing. Let's keep it to ourselves, ok? Maureen

We've got our Duncans just under the middle of our tank (125 gal) in a med - low water flow area. They are amazing eaters and original 3-head purchase from AquaCo less than 2 months ago has 4 little sprouts now and they have doubled in size. I like them alot. Good luck with yours!

should he try and glue them back onto the disk? (I would clean debris off disk if yes).

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Fish.................fish.............lots of fish.............. I'm coming with my wish list in hand. Maureen

Which hotel are you staying at (or are they suggesting to stay at)? We're late getting our act together to go and I'm pretty sure we've already missed all the price breaks offered for tickets and rooms. Are most folks driving or flying? Going in Thursdsay evening or Friday morning? We're trying to decide whether to bring our 16 year old or not, looks like most of the kids activities are fantastic, but only up to 12 years old. There's one teen event at 0730, and unless it is to see a rock star, she's probably not going to get up for it. Are there a lot of kids/families, or mostly solo hobbiests? TIA for any feedback. M

Terry, Sorry Jon and I can't help you out, we're already committed to helping our son move. (and I was so looking forward to getting a peak at your tank........) Maureen

LOL!!!!

Hopefully he has a good sense of humor................. and hopefully so does Raf!

Now James, you know a Jedi is not supposed to use the Force in a dark way................. move back towards the light and give the kid a proper thread title!

Here's their website: http://www.800padutch.com/y/thatfishplacethatpetplace.html The place is huge and seems to have every critter possible. I love the entranceway in the picture.